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Your Trusted Santa Barbara Veterinary Care Partner
Wilder Animal Hospital was founded on the belief that pets deserve the highest standard of medical care as cherished family members. Our team combines decades of veterinary expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver comprehensive services tailored to each pet's unique needs. We prioritize compassionate, personalized care while fostering strong relationships with pet owners through transparent communication and guidance.With advanced diagnostics, surgical capabilities, and preventive care programs, we ensure pets receive life-extending treatments matched by exceptional client support. Our hospital maintains rigorous quality standards through continuous professional development and adherence to modern veterinary best practices.
Services
Wellness Care
Vaccinations
Dentistry
Surgery
End-of-Life Care
Diagnostics
Behavior Counseling
Nutritional Guidance
Dermatology
Parasite Prevention
Highlights and features
- Our veterinarians have decades of combined experience in urgent care and complex diagnostics
- We offer personalized treatment plans based on individual pet lifestyle and health needs
- On-site advanced diagnostic lab and surgical facilities ensure rapid treatment decisions
- Staff provides proactive follow-up care and thorough health assessments
- Specialized nutritional and behavioral counseling services available
What people say
Best care
Fabulous staff
Thorough examinations
Personalized attention
Compassionate team
Services
Wellness Care
Routine physical exams, immunizations, and screening blood panels help detect diseases early. Our comprehensive wellness programs include joint assessments, lymph node checks, and mobility evaluations for aging pets. We customize parasite prevention and vaccination schedules based on individual lifestyles, offering tailored health maintenance plans that extend pet lifespans while educating owners about preventive care strategies.
Dentistry
We perform full-mouth dental radiographs and comprehensive oral health assessments under general anesthesia. Pre-operative bloodwork ensures patient safety, while ultrasonic scaling and polishing eliminate periodontal disease. Our dental services include fractured tooth repair, resorptive lesion treatment, and extractions when necessary. We also provide home care guidance for maintaining dental hygiene between professional cleanings.
Surgery
Our state-of-the-art surgical suite handles routine and complex procedures with continuous anesthetic monitoring. Services include mass removals, intestinal surgeries, and specialized spay/neuter operations timed according to breed-specific health considerations. Dedicated surgical technicians track vital signs during procedures, and detailed post-operative instructions ensure smooth recoveries. Complex cases receive referrals to board-certified specialists when required.
End-of-Life Care
We offer compassionate euthanasia options in-hospital or through home visits when possible. Our team provides emotional support and guidance during decision-making processes, explaining progression markers for terminal conditions. Post-procedure arrangements and memorial resources help pet owners cope with loss through dignified farewell processes that honor lifelong companionships.
Diagnostics
In-house laboratory capabilities enable rapid bloodwork analysis while external reference labs handle specialized tests. Radiographic imaging and ultrasound technologies facilitate immediate diagnosis of acute conditions. We interpret complete blood counts, biochemistries, and urinalysis results to assess organ function and detect systemic diseases. Diagnostic findings directly inform treatment decisions for both emergency and chronic cases.
People
Hilary Quinn
Veterinarian and Owner
With extensive experience in veterinary medicine, Dr. Quinn established Wilder Animal Hospital to provide compassionate, high-quality pet care. Her clinical expertise includes advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures.
Andrew Quinn
Co-Owner
As practice manager, Andrew oversees hospital operations while supporting clinical activities. His business expertise ensures efficient practice management while maintaining patient care standards.
Ashley
Practice Manager
A registered veterinary technician with leadership experience, Ashley coordinates medical teams and client relations while providing direct patient care during critical procedures.
Liesl Peterson
Veterinarian
Experienced in comprehensive pet care, Dr. Peterson specializes in preventive medicine and chronic disease management while assisting with complex surgical cases.
Victoria Ryan
Veterinarian
Dr. Ryan focuses on wellness programs and behavioral counseling, combining medical expertise with compassionate client education about pet health maintenance strategies.
Questions
What wellness services do you offer for senior pets?
We provide comprehensive geriatric assessments including joint mobility evaluations, internal organ checks, and advanced bloodwork screening for age-related conditions.
Do you handle emergency pet care situations?
Yes, we offer same-day urgent appointments with immediate diagnostics and x-rays during operating hours.
What dental care options exist for cats with resorptive lesions?
Our dentists perform full-mouth radiographs, ultrasonic scaling, and targeted extractions while using advanced pain management techniques during procedures.
How does spay/neuter timing affect large breed dogs?
Current research supports delaying procedures until growth completion for large breeds, which our surgeons discuss during pre-operative consultations.
Can you accommodate home euthanasia visits?
We provide home end-of-life services when practical, ensuring peaceful farewells in familiar environments for terminally ill pets.
